Comments on: Patriots, Bucs swap Jeff Demps for LeGarrette Blounthttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/27/patriots-bucs-swap-jeff-demps-for-legarrette-blount/
ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.comSun, 02 Aug 2015 18:23:47 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.com/By: mugsymagpiehttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/27/patriots-bucs-swap-jeff-demps-for-legarrette-blount/#comment-2496201
Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:13:59 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2037980#comment-2496201Good move, low risk high reward
]]>By: bucstampa2http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/27/patriots-bucs-swap-jeff-demps-for-legarrette-blount/#comment-2495491
Sun, 28 Apr 2013 08:29:30 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2037980#comment-2495491actually, if you have watched Blount play, you would know he is not very good in short-yardage situations. He is at his best in the open field, surprisingly, doing his hurdle move…
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Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:51:08 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2037980#comment-2495164I see that another post of mine got taken off here.

Let me try again.

@snookau, You have the most insightful and interesting comments I have ever been exposed to. Thank you.

Please note that I did not use any derogatory words nor was I disrespectful in any way.

When it comes to football, Florida treats it like a religion. Why do you think ALL of the ELITE college coaches and programs clamor for our Top export. You in the north can’t hold a candle to us. Heck, Lakeland, Armwood, St. Thomas or Plant High School could compete against your sorry state colleges. You can rag on the attendance, but in a service based economy such as Florida the Great Recession has made purchasing NFL tickets extremely hard on our population, especially when they aren’t even winning, but don’t ever question Florida’s or the south’s knowledge about football. I can’t remember the last time I heard Nick Saban or Urban Myer talk about your state when it comes to high school talent, but I can remember them both desiring and getting high school recruits from our state. And guess what our high school talent dominates in after college, the NFL. Don’t take my word for it, go ask one of our native sons Vince Wolfork about Florida and football.

]]>By: bigwiihttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/27/patriots-bucs-swap-jeff-demps-for-legarrette-blount/#comment-2495115
Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:20:25 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2037980#comment-2495115He’s not even going to start they only got him to give Ridley rest. To take sone of the workload off of Ridley who’s a 1,200 yard rusher.

I like what we have now we have a good 3 RB stable with Ridley, Blount, and Vareen. Ridley the number 1, Blount the bruiser, and Vareen the speedy combo RB/WR we need since Woodhead is gone.

The Pats once again continue to have a solid offseason filling up their needs off the radar. It’s going to be a fun year. They’re already way better than they were last year and if Gronk and Hernandez stay healthy we’re going to be really tough to best.

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Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:09:36 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2037980#comment-2495091Why would anyone lament the departure of Demps? He was a total flyer / unproven player to begin with. Typical silliness where fans assume the grass would be greener with another guy who has never done a thing in the NFL, and was far from dominant in any phase of the game at Florida. Don’t embarrass the rest of Patriots nation by perpetuating that silly “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” bit. We need proven playmakers to put this team over the top. Leon Washington is the far superior option.
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Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:01:42 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2037980#comment-2495075For a guy with the username ‘onebucplace’ it appears that you never watched a Bucs game last season. Schiano likes to use the run game to setup his QB to take shots down the field. The Bucs were an entertaining team to watch, especially during the middle part of last season. For about six or seven games, the Bucs had the best offense in the NFL. That at least counts for something.

One more thing; lets stop panicking because Glennon was drafted. He’s there to backup Freeman. His skillset as a passer is very similar to that of Josh. If there is an injury or a bigtime slump, I want Glennon over Orlovsky all day.

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Sat, 27 Apr 2013 23:41:56 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2037980#comment-2495045I am ok with this trade. I can tell you here in Tampa we were ready for Blount to go. He just wasn’t what we needed. He is a big back who stinks in short yard/goal line situations…He is not an every down back because he can’t pass block or pick up the blitz. He is fast for his size but not a home run threat.

On top of that the guy is a loose cannon who had off the field trouble here to go with his issues in college.

Even we don’t end up with Demps on the team…still got a seventh round pick for a player that was undrafted and picked up off waivers. Blount served his purpose of filling in for a season until we got a better all purpose starting back in D Martin.

As for the regular season Bucs-Pats game… I hope to see Blount on the field. Because it’ll be a DEAD GIVEAWAY that its a running play AND handing it to Blount gives plenty of time for the Tampa D to get their while he’s dancing around and ending up losing 3 yards.

Blount isn’t fumble prone. He just sucks. I’ve never seen a RB so big just dance in the backfield and not hit a hole. Sure, his 2010 was great but 2011 was when he really shat the bed. And his pass blocking is garbage as well.

And Dominik already said this trade wasn’t for Demps. It was for the 7th rounder which the Bucs traded to move up and take Mike James out of the U. So its basically Blount for James. Winner: Bucs.

Good luck in NE, Blount. Your 2010 season was awesome and we enjoyed it. But after that, all you did was dance in the backfield. Oh, and jump over people because you’re scare of contact. Yep, I said it.

]]>By: clevername1http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/27/patriots-bucs-swap-jeff-demps-for-legarrette-blount/#comment-2495025
Sat, 27 Apr 2013 23:25:19 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2037980#comment-2495025What I find funny is the fact that the Pats tapped Rutgers for a couple DBs in the 3rd last night. Plus McCourty from Rutgers in 2010. Nice BB! And thank you Coach Schiano. I am sure Bill had many talks with him over the last couple days. I guess time will tell with Harmon and Ryan, but I like it.
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Sat, 27 Apr 2013 23:24:43 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2037980#comment-2495022Blount will sucker punch Belichick by August 1st.
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Sat, 27 Apr 2013 22:54:44 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2037980#comment-2494976I’ll give you the fact the Blount was fun to watch, but for as far as punching it in, he couldn’t do it. Watch the 2010 Falcons game. 2 tries couldn’t get 1 yard. Last year against Washington..3-4 tries….nothing. Good luck getting him in the end zone from inside the 5
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Sat, 27 Apr 2013 22:42:03 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2037980#comment-2494956Just FYI Blount is NOT a short yardage back, dances way too much in the hole and was later was taken out on short yardage plays.
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Sat, 27 Apr 2013 22:34:27 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2037980#comment-2494937Good trade for the Pats
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Sat, 27 Apr 2013 22:28:28 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2037980#comment-2494931Wow. The Patriots sure got the better of this trade. Dumb trade for the Bucs.
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Sat, 27 Apr 2013 22:19:58 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2037980#comment-2494899Very disappointed that Blount was given away for nothing — Schiano for whatever reason just never liked the guy and never even gave him a chance. Before he ever even meet Blount he was talking about how bad a fumbler Blount was (3 lost in a 1000 yard season – hardly a problem). I think Schiano thinks that only fairies leap around like Blount did and also Blount brought too much attention to the team, like when he had the play of the year against the Packers in 2011. Schiano likes his team boring, he lashed Freeman with knee braces and told him he isn’t allowed to run — he told Blount not to jump over people. Schiano is a real tough guy and everyone knows that real tough guys believe in 2 yards and a cloud of dust offense. Punting is what mean do, not making highlight films. If you want to make highlight films you should be in Hollywood, not in Schiano’s club house.
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Sat, 27 Apr 2013 22:10:56 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2037980#comment-2494868Between trading our best “insurance policy”, Blount, and drafting Glennon in the 3rd round, I officially think Schiano is not as interested in winning as he is in doing things his way.. Disappointed.
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Sat, 27 Apr 2013 22:10:01 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2037980#comment-2494865Blount is absolutely worth a 7th round pick fun player to watch. However he is not a goal line or short yardage back. To say he is a fumbling machine is a tad exaggerated . He did have some fumbles at critical times. All in all he will help new England’s running game.
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Sat, 27 Apr 2013 22:05:58 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2037980#comment-2494859Blount can (and has been) be highlight reel stuff in the right system, and he’s got very low mileage.

Shiano didn’t draft him, and something about Blount rubbed him the wrong way.

He had to go.

We probably would have given Blount up for a 7th rounder alone. I think the Demps thing was kinda just to help us save face on the trade.

And who knows…Demps may show up after track time and make some waves on special teams.

And no…Blount’s not gonna help the Pats (or anyone else) in short yardage situations.

Would be shocked if the Pats don’t find a way to make him very productive in certain game plans though.

The draft…

Not splashy, but a good one overall by the Bucs. We had to get deeper on D and now we are.

Happy overall.

Would have liked to get a Gronkesk type TE…but there are probably still plans in the works with the not drafted talent.

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Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:55:20 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2037980#comment-2494843If bb wants your guy, you should just hang up the phone and say we should probably keep him.
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Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:49:02 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2037980#comment-2494838Blount averaged 5 yards per carry to get 1000 yards. That’s not a bum. Just because they got someone better than him,that doesn’t make him bad or washed up. The Patriots don’t need a #1 back – they already have one. If he just fills in for injured backs, he’ll be worth a seventh round pick.
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Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:47:10 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2037980#comment-2494836This is a moot trade for both…. Neither gets anything. Demps will never play football and Blount is not reliable and while he is big, is slow to hit the hole so he sucked in short yardage and has a bad attitude. I bet the 7th rounder turns out to be the best part of this deal.
]]>By: fdugradhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/27/patriots-bucs-swap-jeff-demps-for-legarrette-blount/#comment-2494834
Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:45:45 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2037980#comment-2494834“Focused and committed?” In Blount’s case, what choice does he have? What ELSE in the REAL world can this former “student athlete” do?
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Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:43:05 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2037980#comment-2494832As a Pats fan living in Tampa I can confirm Blount is terrible at short yardage, I doubt he makes the team considering he doesn’t play special teams
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Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:41:22 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2037980#comment-2494830Bucs used that 7th rounder to trade up in the 6th and got Mike James from Miami. He’s a big back who’s a much better short yardage, receiving and blocking back than Blount. At least at this point I’d say the Bucs got the better end of the deal.
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Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:38:26 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2037980#comment-2494821Really have no idea yet if this is good or bad but at least it’s interesting, status quo wasn’t doing any good.
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Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:35:11 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2037980#comment-2494816As someone who has watched every pro game of Blount’s career, let me clarify something Pats fans: Blount is not a goal line or push the pile RB. You have to think of Blount almost like you would Demps; finesse back. Demps is a lot faster, but Blount has some burst and will break more tackles, but far too often he is easily stuffed for no gain and his goal line abilities are mediocre at best.

The trade should work out for both teams. Tampa used the 7th to trade up to get a RB in Mike James who can do the things Blount can’t (pass block, catch, better awareness). If Demps decides to continue playing football, he will help greatly as a return specialist, something the Bucs lacked last season.

Blount won’t unseat Ridley for the starting job anytime soon, but the Pats will work him into the rotation nicely. He’s a home run back who usually hits a huge highlight worthy TD in between a dozen one or two yard runs. He’s not Mike Alstott, but he also isn’t expected to carry the team, so he’ll be okay in New England.